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Volvo WIA Recall 96V032: Suspension:Rear:Springs:Air Suspension System

NHTSA campaign 96V032, reported February 12, 1996, 6,034 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 96V032VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Problem
THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RETENTION PLATE CAN BREAK UNDER NORMAL USE, AFFECTING AXLE ALIGNMENT.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR AXLE STABILITY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE AXLE RETENTION CLIP PLATES ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SINGLE AXLE; REAR; AIR SUSPENSION. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK AT 1-800-528-6586. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Volvo ACL1995
Volvo FE1995
Volvo WAH1995
Volvo WCA1995
Volvo WG1995
Volvo WHL1995
Volvo WHR1995
Volvo WIA1995
Volvo WX1995
White GMC ACL1995
White GMC FE1995
White GMC WAH1995
White GMC WCA1995
White GMC WG1995
White GMC WHL1995
White GMC WHR1995
White GMC WIA1995
White GMC WX1995